[TriLUG] Upgrade Debian 7 to 8

[Steve Litt via TriLUG]

On Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:49:48 -0400
Grawburg via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:

> I understand I can, with care, upgrade my Debian 7 to 8 (Jessie)
> without a totally new install. My question is simple: Am I asking for
> trouble doing it this way instead of doing a fresh install on a new
> HD?

Probably.

Except for rolling releases, my experiences in upgrading major versions
are filled with bitrot.

However, if you want to make sure not to install systemd, perhaps
upgrading might be better. That being said, there are documents telling
how to install Debian 8 (Jessie) without systemd. Or better yet, switch
to Devuan, which is Jessie without systemd.
 
SteveT

Steve Litt 
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